A/N: In this chapter Harry and the gang return to Hogwarts. They take the
Hogwarts Express back and for once, it's a pleasant trip. Especially since
Dumbledore gave the DADA job to an unexpected person. Also, there is going
to be a new Astronomy teacher. I think we all know who. Hehehe. Have fun.
Disclaimer: Harry Potter belongs to JKR (I'm getting sick of writing these)
Chapter Nine: Return to Hogwarts
With his newfound freedom, Sirius took delight in even walking outside. He and James had fun teaching Harry their every Quidditch trick and James was amazed with Harry's Firebolt.
"They've sure come a long way. My old Nimbus 1000 was the hottest thing when I went to school. It's an amazing broom!"
The summer rolled by lazily, Ron and Hermione returning home two days before the term started. Though he missed them, Harry was happy to spend time with just his family. Lupin returned the day after the full moon, looking extremely exhausted. Lily had quickly cured him with a huge plate of cookies and hot chocolate. They spent the last day packing and getting ready to leave. Harry found that they owned a car, a small silver Aurora, which could magically expand. They also seemed to own a TV and a radio, as well as many other numerous muggle items. Harry also had fun exploring their huge yard. He had found a tree, that if you climbed high enough, one of the gnarled branches was a perfect seat. He escaped there after being fed a huge farewell dinner and looked through his baby book. He found pictures of when he first learned how to walk, his first birthday, and unfortunately a picture of Peter Pettigrew. He shuddered at his beady little eyes. Peter was holding his smiling, and his curly handwriting told a short story of the two of them. Harry couldn't bear to read it. Upon closer inspection, he saw something that turned his insides to ice. As the magical picture showed Peter hoisting Harry up, he spotted something dark on his arm. When Harry looked closer he could make out part of the Dark Mark. At that, he slammed the book shut. Now, more than ever, he hated Peter Pettigrew. Harry was sure if he ever saw him, he would kill him on the spot. The feeling left as quickly had come as his mother called him down.
"Harry, what are you doing? It's going to be dark soon." Indeed the sun was slowly setting, a few stars appearing high above the sky.
"I'm coming." Harry leapt down, landing with a thud on the soft grass. Lily shook her head, but she was smiling.
"Your just like your father. If you're not careful you could end up breaking an arm."
"I once got all the bones in my arm removed. Does that count?" Lily laughed.
"Yes honey, I guess that's counts." The two of them walked back into the house, the windows wide open letting in all the fresh night air. All five of them sat in the living room, Harry lying on the floor reading one of his new books.
"So, when are you going back to work James?" Lupin asked as he took a long sip of tea.
"Should be sometime next week. Got what seemed like hundreds of owls telling me I could have my old job back. The Head of the Aurors said he was only too happy to give up the job. Said it caused him too much stress."
"I can imagine."
"Yeah, but I can't wait. I loved my job. What about you Remus?" Lupin frowned.
"Thanks to Dolores Umbridge, I don't think I'll be getting a job anytime soon.
"Yeah, Harry told me plenty about her last year. Horrible woman if I ever saw one."
"Sirius, I'm sure she's not that bad."
"Yes, she is Mum." Harry held his hand up to the light. He could just make out the "I must not tell lies." He had been right. They were never going away.
"What are you looking at?"
"Nothing Mum."
"Harry......."she said warningly. Harry dejectedly showed her his hand and her expression darkened.
"How did you get this?" Harry told them the stories of all his detentions, the quill and paper causing his hand to be sliced open. James looked murderous as Harry finished.
"Good thing she's not teaching this year."
"I wonder who Professor Dumbledore found the replace her," Harry said desperately wanting to have the loving feeling come back into the room.
"I'm sure Albus found someone Harry." The doorbell rang and James put down his cup and answered it. Harry looked up when he heard his father's voice sound surprised.
"Albus! What are you doing here?" The Headmasters familiar soft voice carried all the way to Harry's ears.
"Actually James, I'm here to see Sirius and Remus."
"Well their right in here." The footsteps grew closer and they both walked in. Sirius stood up and shook his hand.
"You wanted to see us Albus?" Not pretending that he hadn't heard.
"Yes, I did. I have a proposition for both of you." He nodded to Lupin.
"What is it?" he asked as Dumbledore sat down.
"Unfortunately, the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching position has opened up once again. And I was wondering if you would like to resume the post."
"Albus, I'm sorry. I already told you I couldn't risk biting anyone. It would be too dangerous."
"Remus, that was under certain circumstances......."
"Albus, I just can't do it. No one wants a werewolf teaching their children. I could be a better help to the Order doing something else. Teaching just isn't a possibility any more."
"Remus, we need as many of the Order at Hogwarts. I need you to take this job. I refuse to take no as an answer." Dumbledore's voice sounded dead serious, but Harry could still see the twinkle in his eyes. He turned his head to Lupin. Worry still lined his face and he frowned in concentration. Harry knew no matter how worried he was, Lupin wanted to teach.
"You were the best teacher we ever had! Say yes!" Lupin smiled softly as Harry exclaimed out loud.
"I guess I can't say no." Sirius slapped him on the back.
"See? Umbridge didn't ruin your chances at a job."
"Which brings me to my next point." Sirius looked up as Dumbledore addressed him. "Professor Sinistra had to resign last year due to the fact that she was moving with her husband to America. They both feel they would be safer there. That leaves the Astronomy position open." Sirius stared up at him blankly, a smile starting to form.
"Does this mean what I think it means?"
"You were always smart Sirius. Yes, would you like to become the Astronomy teacher?"
"Would I? Yes! Thank you Albus!" Harry had never seen Sirius so happy at Dumbledore before. "But won't cause problems, me being a freed convict and all?"
Among some, it may, but I'm afraid the decisions alone lie with me and you are my primary choice." Dumbledore smiled benignly. "Well, I think that covers it all. Lemon drop?" He held out a small tin and they each took one. Dumbledore unstuck two and popped one in his mouth. "I'll see you on the train tomorrow. I must be returning to Hogwarts." He walked silently out of them room and out into the night. They all sat still for a moment, Sirius finally breaking the silence by letting out a loud whoop.
"I've got a job!"
"Albus must be crazy."
"Prongs! Why do you say that?"
"Letting a Marauder like you be a teacher. Remus would make a good teacher, but you! He must have lost his mind!"
"Hey!" Sirius threw a pillow into James's face, who laughed out loud.
"I'm just saying." He turned to Lily. "Well, I guess it's going to be just the two of us tomorrow Lils." She giggled and snuggled up close to her husband as they sat down next to each other on the couch.
"Don't forget we've got to pick up the clock." Harry looked curiously at his parents.
"We've already got a clock." He thought of the grandfather clock in the hallway, made of a deep red cherry wood, with little moons and stars engraved around the face of the clock.
"Well, you know Mrs. Weasley's clock don't you?"
"Yeah."
"Well, not all of our vaults in Gringotts are just hold money. The third vault and some of the second are filled with family heirlooms. That clock is one of them. We're going to bring in back after we drop you off."
"So, who's on it?" Harry asked, imagining all the tiny hands on the Weasley's clock.
"Well, all the "hands" of your ancestors are in a little showplace near the bottom. The ones on the actual clock are us, Sirius, and Remus. There's also one that's going to be immediately removed." The atmosphere grew tense for a moment, and Harry knew his father was going to destroy Peter's hand. He had never seen such a look on his father's face. It was a mix of fury and sadness. James shook his head softly.
"Exactly how alike is it like the Weasley's?" Harry said, cringing as the mortal peril spot on the clock popped into his mind.
"Pretty much the same. Each number means the same thing." James smiled. "So we'll be able to keep a close eyes on you." The tinkling of the bell from the clock alerted them to the time.
"It's gotten pretty late. We should go to bed. We've got tons to do tomorrow." Nobody argued as Lily herded them to bed. Harry lay down sleepily in his bed, and he heard his mother and father walk to their room. He was going to miss them. For the first time in his life, he didn't know if he wanted to go back to Hogwarts.
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The next morning was beautiful, the sun shining brightly as it appeared over the horizon Lily woke Harry up dawn, but he was rewarded when he found a wonderful breakfast across the table. He bit hungrily into the waffles, which he covered with strawberries. Suddenly he heard thundering footsteps coming down the stairs.
"The animals are awake." Lily said, flicking her wand, more food instantly appearing. Remus, James, and Sirius were all wearing clean robes, but Harry had a feeling that wouldn't last long. Sure enough, they all began to eat, every few minutes, bits falling down onto their robes. They finally loaded up the car, which consisted of all their trunks full of clothes and books. James hopped into the front seat and Harry looked longingly at the house as they pulled away. The adults entertained Harry with stories of their past, and it seemed like no time had passed when they pulled up to King's Cross Station. They didn't even stop when they got to the barriers between Platforms 9 and 10. When they stepped onto Platforms 9 ¾, Harry saw the scarlet Hogwarts Express. He hugged his parents tightly and Hedwig hooted happily as James petted her head.
"I'm going to miss you so much!"
"We'll miss you too Harry. But we'll see you at Christmas." Lily kissed him on the cheek and James ruffled his hair. "Don't forget to write."
"I won't! I promise!"
"Sirius! Remus! You take care of my boy!"
"We will Prongsie, don't worry!" The train let out a loud whistle.
"We've got to get going." Lupin put a hand on Harry's shoulder. "Come on Harry." Harry waved back to his parents.
"Bye Dad! Bye Mum!"
"Bye Harry! We love you!" Harry stepped onto the train to find Ron and Hermione waiting for him at the end of the hall.
"Harry! We've saved a compartment!" They both look puzzled as Lupin and Sirius carried their trunks towards them. Eyes peered out into the hallway as Sirius passed each compartment, a few heads staring after him. Harry, who was so used to hating the attention, actually liked it. He wanted everyone to see Sirius was innocent with their own eyes. Ron pulled back the glass door and Lupin flicked his wand. The trunks flew to the top and Hermione crossed her arms.
"Professor, what are you and Sirius doing here?" Lupin smiled at her.
"You just said it."
"What do ya mean?" Ron asked plopping down on the cushioned seats. Dawning flickered on Hermione's face.
"Really? That's wonderful! Who will you be replacing? Professor Lupin, I can only guess Defense Against the Dark Arts? But what about you Sirius?"
"Astronomy. Sinistra left, and Dumbledore thought I'd be the best person for the job." Ron looked shocked as Sirius told the story of how he acquired his teaching job.
"So you both are going to be teachers?" Hermione sighed at him.
"Ron, use your brain! Of course they're going to be teachers. Really!" Ron laughed.
"Cool! Just make sure you dock tons of house points from Slytherin."
"Ron!"
"Come on Hermione! You hate them just as much as I do! You're always going on about that "cow Pansy Parkinson!" I know you do!" Hermione sighed in defeat. Sirius, Ron, and Harry played Exploding Snap, the loud bangs bursting every now and then, shaking Hermione and Lupin from their books. Crookshanks purred contently in her lap, and she rubbed his head absentmindedly. The sweet cart rolled around and the room soon grew cramped as it was filled with almost everything off the cart. Wrappers littered the ground. Harry felt even better when he saw his nemesis, Draco Malfoy walk toward their compartment, take one look at Sirius and Lupin and walk sulkily away. He had no chance of hexing Harry yet. But Harry knew he would have plenty of chances once they got to school. The sky outside slowly faded into a steely gray, finally turning to the dead of night and the lanterns magically lit. Harry's excitement mounted as the train finally slowed. He stepped out and the castle was in view. He heard a familiar voice.
"Firs' years! Firs' years! This way! C'mon now! To the boats!" A herd of tiny children walked nervously towards Hagrid, looking in awe at his shear size. Harry wondered if he had looked so scared as a first year. The thestral drawn carriages were waiting for them, and Harry laughed as Ron and Hermione gasped as they saw them. He had forgotten they had seen Sirius fall through the veil.
"See, I wasn't crazy!"
"Yeah we know." They climbed in, waving goodbye to Sirius and Lupin as they boarded the teacher's carriage. Suddenly they began to roll softly along, swaying against the rocky road. Harry looked out the window to see a glimpse of Hogsmeade. He desperately wanted to visit all the shops and gulp down the warm butterbeer. Finally, all three of them were walking up the stony steps. The large doors flew open and Harry smiled in the soft candlelight. He had a feeling this year was going to be his best year yet. He saw Sirius and Remus hurrying quietly into the Great Hall. Everything in his life was finally going right. The Marauders had come just in time for his last two years, and they were going to help him have the life he never had before.
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A/N: Harry couldn't be more wrong. That's just a preview of things to come. I hope you liked the chapter and I'll hurry to get the next one up as soon as possible.
Disclaimer: Harry Potter belongs to JKR (I'm getting sick of writing these)
Chapter Nine: Return to Hogwarts
With his newfound freedom, Sirius took delight in even walking outside. He and James had fun teaching Harry their every Quidditch trick and James was amazed with Harry's Firebolt.
"They've sure come a long way. My old Nimbus 1000 was the hottest thing when I went to school. It's an amazing broom!"
The summer rolled by lazily, Ron and Hermione returning home two days before the term started. Though he missed them, Harry was happy to spend time with just his family. Lupin returned the day after the full moon, looking extremely exhausted. Lily had quickly cured him with a huge plate of cookies and hot chocolate. They spent the last day packing and getting ready to leave. Harry found that they owned a car, a small silver Aurora, which could magically expand. They also seemed to own a TV and a radio, as well as many other numerous muggle items. Harry also had fun exploring their huge yard. He had found a tree, that if you climbed high enough, one of the gnarled branches was a perfect seat. He escaped there after being fed a huge farewell dinner and looked through his baby book. He found pictures of when he first learned how to walk, his first birthday, and unfortunately a picture of Peter Pettigrew. He shuddered at his beady little eyes. Peter was holding his smiling, and his curly handwriting told a short story of the two of them. Harry couldn't bear to read it. Upon closer inspection, he saw something that turned his insides to ice. As the magical picture showed Peter hoisting Harry up, he spotted something dark on his arm. When Harry looked closer he could make out part of the Dark Mark. At that, he slammed the book shut. Now, more than ever, he hated Peter Pettigrew. Harry was sure if he ever saw him, he would kill him on the spot. The feeling left as quickly had come as his mother called him down.
"Harry, what are you doing? It's going to be dark soon." Indeed the sun was slowly setting, a few stars appearing high above the sky.
"I'm coming." Harry leapt down, landing with a thud on the soft grass. Lily shook her head, but she was smiling.
"Your just like your father. If you're not careful you could end up breaking an arm."
"I once got all the bones in my arm removed. Does that count?" Lily laughed.
"Yes honey, I guess that's counts." The two of them walked back into the house, the windows wide open letting in all the fresh night air. All five of them sat in the living room, Harry lying on the floor reading one of his new books.
"So, when are you going back to work James?" Lupin asked as he took a long sip of tea.
"Should be sometime next week. Got what seemed like hundreds of owls telling me I could have my old job back. The Head of the Aurors said he was only too happy to give up the job. Said it caused him too much stress."
"I can imagine."
"Yeah, but I can't wait. I loved my job. What about you Remus?" Lupin frowned.
"Thanks to Dolores Umbridge, I don't think I'll be getting a job anytime soon.
"Yeah, Harry told me plenty about her last year. Horrible woman if I ever saw one."
"Sirius, I'm sure she's not that bad."
"Yes, she is Mum." Harry held his hand up to the light. He could just make out the "I must not tell lies." He had been right. They were never going away.
"What are you looking at?"
"Nothing Mum."
"Harry......."she said warningly. Harry dejectedly showed her his hand and her expression darkened.
"How did you get this?" Harry told them the stories of all his detentions, the quill and paper causing his hand to be sliced open. James looked murderous as Harry finished.
"Good thing she's not teaching this year."
"I wonder who Professor Dumbledore found the replace her," Harry said desperately wanting to have the loving feeling come back into the room.
"I'm sure Albus found someone Harry." The doorbell rang and James put down his cup and answered it. Harry looked up when he heard his father's voice sound surprised.
"Albus! What are you doing here?" The Headmasters familiar soft voice carried all the way to Harry's ears.
"Actually James, I'm here to see Sirius and Remus."
"Well their right in here." The footsteps grew closer and they both walked in. Sirius stood up and shook his hand.
"You wanted to see us Albus?" Not pretending that he hadn't heard.
"Yes, I did. I have a proposition for both of you." He nodded to Lupin.
"What is it?" he asked as Dumbledore sat down.
"Unfortunately, the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching position has opened up once again. And I was wondering if you would like to resume the post."
"Albus, I'm sorry. I already told you I couldn't risk biting anyone. It would be too dangerous."
"Remus, that was under certain circumstances......."
"Albus, I just can't do it. No one wants a werewolf teaching their children. I could be a better help to the Order doing something else. Teaching just isn't a possibility any more."
"Remus, we need as many of the Order at Hogwarts. I need you to take this job. I refuse to take no as an answer." Dumbledore's voice sounded dead serious, but Harry could still see the twinkle in his eyes. He turned his head to Lupin. Worry still lined his face and he frowned in concentration. Harry knew no matter how worried he was, Lupin wanted to teach.
"You were the best teacher we ever had! Say yes!" Lupin smiled softly as Harry exclaimed out loud.
"I guess I can't say no." Sirius slapped him on the back.
"See? Umbridge didn't ruin your chances at a job."
"Which brings me to my next point." Sirius looked up as Dumbledore addressed him. "Professor Sinistra had to resign last year due to the fact that she was moving with her husband to America. They both feel they would be safer there. That leaves the Astronomy position open." Sirius stared up at him blankly, a smile starting to form.
"Does this mean what I think it means?"
"You were always smart Sirius. Yes, would you like to become the Astronomy teacher?"
"Would I? Yes! Thank you Albus!" Harry had never seen Sirius so happy at Dumbledore before. "But won't cause problems, me being a freed convict and all?"
Among some, it may, but I'm afraid the decisions alone lie with me and you are my primary choice." Dumbledore smiled benignly. "Well, I think that covers it all. Lemon drop?" He held out a small tin and they each took one. Dumbledore unstuck two and popped one in his mouth. "I'll see you on the train tomorrow. I must be returning to Hogwarts." He walked silently out of them room and out into the night. They all sat still for a moment, Sirius finally breaking the silence by letting out a loud whoop.
"I've got a job!"
"Albus must be crazy."
"Prongs! Why do you say that?"
"Letting a Marauder like you be a teacher. Remus would make a good teacher, but you! He must have lost his mind!"
"Hey!" Sirius threw a pillow into James's face, who laughed out loud.
"I'm just saying." He turned to Lily. "Well, I guess it's going to be just the two of us tomorrow Lils." She giggled and snuggled up close to her husband as they sat down next to each other on the couch.
"Don't forget we've got to pick up the clock." Harry looked curiously at his parents.
"We've already got a clock." He thought of the grandfather clock in the hallway, made of a deep red cherry wood, with little moons and stars engraved around the face of the clock.
"Well, you know Mrs. Weasley's clock don't you?"
"Yeah."
"Well, not all of our vaults in Gringotts are just hold money. The third vault and some of the second are filled with family heirlooms. That clock is one of them. We're going to bring in back after we drop you off."
"So, who's on it?" Harry asked, imagining all the tiny hands on the Weasley's clock.
"Well, all the "hands" of your ancestors are in a little showplace near the bottom. The ones on the actual clock are us, Sirius, and Remus. There's also one that's going to be immediately removed." The atmosphere grew tense for a moment, and Harry knew his father was going to destroy Peter's hand. He had never seen such a look on his father's face. It was a mix of fury and sadness. James shook his head softly.
"Exactly how alike is it like the Weasley's?" Harry said, cringing as the mortal peril spot on the clock popped into his mind.
"Pretty much the same. Each number means the same thing." James smiled. "So we'll be able to keep a close eyes on you." The tinkling of the bell from the clock alerted them to the time.
"It's gotten pretty late. We should go to bed. We've got tons to do tomorrow." Nobody argued as Lily herded them to bed. Harry lay down sleepily in his bed, and he heard his mother and father walk to their room. He was going to miss them. For the first time in his life, he didn't know if he wanted to go back to Hogwarts.
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The next morning was beautiful, the sun shining brightly as it appeared over the horizon Lily woke Harry up dawn, but he was rewarded when he found a wonderful breakfast across the table. He bit hungrily into the waffles, which he covered with strawberries. Suddenly he heard thundering footsteps coming down the stairs.
"The animals are awake." Lily said, flicking her wand, more food instantly appearing. Remus, James, and Sirius were all wearing clean robes, but Harry had a feeling that wouldn't last long. Sure enough, they all began to eat, every few minutes, bits falling down onto their robes. They finally loaded up the car, which consisted of all their trunks full of clothes and books. James hopped into the front seat and Harry looked longingly at the house as they pulled away. The adults entertained Harry with stories of their past, and it seemed like no time had passed when they pulled up to King's Cross Station. They didn't even stop when they got to the barriers between Platforms 9 and 10. When they stepped onto Platforms 9 ¾, Harry saw the scarlet Hogwarts Express. He hugged his parents tightly and Hedwig hooted happily as James petted her head.
"I'm going to miss you so much!"
"We'll miss you too Harry. But we'll see you at Christmas." Lily kissed him on the cheek and James ruffled his hair. "Don't forget to write."
"I won't! I promise!"
"Sirius! Remus! You take care of my boy!"
"We will Prongsie, don't worry!" The train let out a loud whistle.
"We've got to get going." Lupin put a hand on Harry's shoulder. "Come on Harry." Harry waved back to his parents.
"Bye Dad! Bye Mum!"
"Bye Harry! We love you!" Harry stepped onto the train to find Ron and Hermione waiting for him at the end of the hall.
"Harry! We've saved a compartment!" They both look puzzled as Lupin and Sirius carried their trunks towards them. Eyes peered out into the hallway as Sirius passed each compartment, a few heads staring after him. Harry, who was so used to hating the attention, actually liked it. He wanted everyone to see Sirius was innocent with their own eyes. Ron pulled back the glass door and Lupin flicked his wand. The trunks flew to the top and Hermione crossed her arms.
"Professor, what are you and Sirius doing here?" Lupin smiled at her.
"You just said it."
"What do ya mean?" Ron asked plopping down on the cushioned seats. Dawning flickered on Hermione's face.
"Really? That's wonderful! Who will you be replacing? Professor Lupin, I can only guess Defense Against the Dark Arts? But what about you Sirius?"
"Astronomy. Sinistra left, and Dumbledore thought I'd be the best person for the job." Ron looked shocked as Sirius told the story of how he acquired his teaching job.
"So you both are going to be teachers?" Hermione sighed at him.
"Ron, use your brain! Of course they're going to be teachers. Really!" Ron laughed.
"Cool! Just make sure you dock tons of house points from Slytherin."
"Ron!"
"Come on Hermione! You hate them just as much as I do! You're always going on about that "cow Pansy Parkinson!" I know you do!" Hermione sighed in defeat. Sirius, Ron, and Harry played Exploding Snap, the loud bangs bursting every now and then, shaking Hermione and Lupin from their books. Crookshanks purred contently in her lap, and she rubbed his head absentmindedly. The sweet cart rolled around and the room soon grew cramped as it was filled with almost everything off the cart. Wrappers littered the ground. Harry felt even better when he saw his nemesis, Draco Malfoy walk toward their compartment, take one look at Sirius and Lupin and walk sulkily away. He had no chance of hexing Harry yet. But Harry knew he would have plenty of chances once they got to school. The sky outside slowly faded into a steely gray, finally turning to the dead of night and the lanterns magically lit. Harry's excitement mounted as the train finally slowed. He stepped out and the castle was in view. He heard a familiar voice.
"Firs' years! Firs' years! This way! C'mon now! To the boats!" A herd of tiny children walked nervously towards Hagrid, looking in awe at his shear size. Harry wondered if he had looked so scared as a first year. The thestral drawn carriages were waiting for them, and Harry laughed as Ron and Hermione gasped as they saw them. He had forgotten they had seen Sirius fall through the veil.
"See, I wasn't crazy!"
"Yeah we know." They climbed in, waving goodbye to Sirius and Lupin as they boarded the teacher's carriage. Suddenly they began to roll softly along, swaying against the rocky road. Harry looked out the window to see a glimpse of Hogsmeade. He desperately wanted to visit all the shops and gulp down the warm butterbeer. Finally, all three of them were walking up the stony steps. The large doors flew open and Harry smiled in the soft candlelight. He had a feeling this year was going to be his best year yet. He saw Sirius and Remus hurrying quietly into the Great Hall. Everything in his life was finally going right. The Marauders had come just in time for his last two years, and they were going to help him have the life he never had before.
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A/N: Harry couldn't be more wrong. That's just a preview of things to come. I hope you liked the chapter and I'll hurry to get the next one up as soon as possible.